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The Second Treasury of Early American Homes by Richard Pratt & Dorothy Pratt

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The Second Treasury of Early American Homes by Richard Pratt and Dorothy Pratt. Hawthorn Books Inc., New York, 1964. 3rd printing hardcover with dust jacket. 144 pages with more than 50 of the finest regional homes shown in color. "These homes are a living reminder of our heritage. The people who built and lived in the houses you see here are the people who made this country what it is-strong, free and unafraid. Not only are the houses an inheritance of beautiful and sturdy architecture, but they give us a vivid picture of a society in which independence of mind and honesty of workmanship were regarded as the highest qualities, and men expressed these qualities in the way they built and lived." (from dust jacket).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1964
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. dust jacket has wear, small tears, tape.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2605122712672
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